Background: Most data describing severe malaria (SM) are from research settings, but these are driven by research funding. Routine facility-based data have therefore, not been given priority to contribute to the descriptions ...

Background: Breastfeeding is important for growth, development and survival of HIV exposed infants. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of morbidity, mortality and increases HIV free survival of infants. Evidence on ...

This study aimed to explore the experiences and views of healthcare professionals on antibiotic prescription in Eastern Uganda. Methods: This was an exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Participants ...

Neonatal sepsis is the second commonest cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity after asphyxia and is responsible for about 30% to 50% of total neonatal death in developing countries each year. With a global neonatal ...

Background: Severe malaria remains an important public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Blackwater fever, a complication of malaria has in the past been considered a rare complication of malaria in children living ...

Background: One of the major challenges affecting the eMTCT program globally, regionally, and in Uganda is the high loss to follow-up rates of HIV-positive mother-baby pairs from HIV care and treatment programs. The loss ...

Introduction: The world health organization recommends complementary feeding which is a process of introducing a breastfeeding infant to additional sources of nutrition, which could be other foods and liquids rather than ...

Background: Assessing the potential success of adopted technology, innovation, or standard in a Low and Middle-Income Country like Uganda continues to focus on outcomes of adoption. This study aimed to investigate the ...

Background: Despite efforts to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among adolescents, young people and adult men, uptake rates remain below global targets. We conducted formative research to generate data necessary ...

Background: Hepatitis B and C infections are associated with increased risks of maternal complications that include premature contractions, placenta previa, preterm delivery, placental separation, premature rupture of ...